Brain stroke

Are you above 50? Quit smoking and start exercising to reduce your risk of stroke

Posted By Editorial Team, April 10, 2020 at 11:21am

New study finds that making small lifestyle changes even in their 50s may help women bring down their risk of stroke. Read on to know more.
Analysing patients shortly after stroke can help link brain regions to speech functions: Study

Posted By ANI, March 25, 2020 at 09:41am

A new study says that analysing brains of stroke patients just days after the stroke can help researchers link speech functions to different parts of the brain.
Stroke patients may recover faster with music therapy, says study

Posted By ANI, March 07, 2020 at 09:15am

New research has shed positive light of music therapy session for stroke patients that helps them through mood regulation, improved concentration, and promoting changes in the brain to improve function.
Sleeping more may increase your stroke risk: Study

Posted By ANI, December 15, 2019 at 10:11am

Sleeping is known to be the best medicine to treat a lot of human ailments, but a new study suggests that people who sleep more than required may be at higher risk of suffering a stroke.
5 ways to prevent silent stroke

Posted By Editorial Team, September 09, 2019 at 09:17am

It is of utmost importance that you look for preventive measures to keep silent stroke at bay. Read on to know about them.
Older patients more likely to get silent strokes

Posted By ANI, August 19, 2019 at 10:31am

According to a study published in the journal The Lancet, each year, approximately 0.5 per cent of the 50 million people age 65 years or greater worldwide who have major, non-cardiac surgery suffers an overt stroke.
Silent stroke can cause progressive brain damage, say experts: Know how to deal with it

Posted By Editorial Team, August 18, 2019 at 11:37am

Silent strokes are dangerous and can have serious health implications. Read on to know all about it.
7 Diseases that can change your personality

Posted By Guneet Kaur, July 09, 2019 at 05:07pm

Have you noticed a sudden change in personality of your loved one? It could be due to some underlying health condition. Read on to know more.
Stem cells can help treat stroke patients

Posted By ANI, July 02, 2019 at 11:28am

In a recent study, scientists found that stem cell stimulation can be used to treat stroke patients. This study is yet to be extended to humans.
Every 20 seconds, 1 Indian suffers a brain-stroke

Posted By IANS, June 16, 2019 at 11:10am

Around 1.54 million Indians are affected by strokes every year.
Here are the possible health complications of air pollution

Posted By Editorial Team, May 25, 2019 at 11:37am
Newly found gene can reduce inflammation after brain stroke: Study

Posted By IANS, April 16, 2019 at 07:55am

A recent study published in Cell Reports has found a new gene that can reduce brain swelling after stroke.
IIT-H's new game based therapy can be helpful for stroke victims

Posted By IANS, March 26, 2019 at 08:46am

You will be surprised to know that the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad's (IIT-H) incubated start-up has come up with a 'gamified arm rehabilitation' device which will be beneficial in aiding brain and motor rehabilitation of the ones with stroke.
Are we becoming a forgetful nation?

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, December 28, 2018 at 01:59pm

Turns out that there has been a significant rise in dementia-related cases in India over the last two and a half decades. Spot the risk factors of this memory disorder.
Silent stroke: Know how to deal with it

Posted By Editorial Team, November 01, 2018 at 02:57pm

Dr Kaustubh Mahajan, Neurologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim, tells you all you need to know about it.
All you need to know about the connection between a stroke and sinusitis

Posted By Editorial Team, October 31, 2018 at 10:47am

Dr Pradip Shah, HOD and General Medicine Specialist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, decodes how a stroke is linked to sinusitis. Read on to know more.
World Stroke Day: When a brain stroke strikes, every second counts

Posted By Editorial Team, October 30, 2018 at 08:29am

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. It is extremely vital that you reach the hospital within 4.5 hours after the stroke attack.
World Stroke Day: Best ways to prevent and treat stroke

Posted By Kristina Das, October 29, 2018 at 06:02pm

Stroke is a silent killer and up to 80% of strokes are preventable. The common risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and dyslipidemia.
World Stroke Day: 6 early warning signs of a stroke

Posted By Kristina Das, October 29, 2018 at 05:46pm

It is a medical condition wherein a blood clot forms inside a blood vessel in the brain. And it cut off the vital oxygen supply to one or more parts of the body
World Stroke Day: Diet tips for those who are recovering from a stroke attack

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 29, 2018 at 10:13am

World Stroke Day is observed on October 29. A nutritionist tells us what stroke patients need to eat in their daily diet to prevent reoccurrence of stroke.